The MacFarlyn family comes from the ancient Scottish Dalriadan clans of the mountainous west coast of Scotland. The name MacFarlyn is derived from the personal nameParlan, which is the Gaelic equivalent of Bartholomew. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Pharlain.

MacFarlyn Early Origins

The surname MacFarlyn was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they were descended from the ancient Chief Allan, son of Farlane and settled in Strathdonn in Aberdeenshire about the 9th century.

MacFarlyn Spelling Variations

MacFarlyn Spelling Variations

Translation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of MacFarlyn include MacFarlane, MacFarlain, MacFarlan, MacFarland, MacParlan, MacParland, MacPartland, MacPartlin, MacPharlane, MacPharlin, MacPharlan and many more.

MacFarlyn Early History

MacFarlyn Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacFarlyn research. Another 625 words (45 lines of text) covering the years 1395, 1395 and are included under the topic Early MacFarlyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

MacFarlyn Early Notables (pre 1700)

MacFarlyn Early Notables (pre 1700)

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MacFarlyn In Ireland

MacFarlyn In Ireland

Some of the MacFarlyn family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name MacFarlyn arrived in North America very early: John MacFarlan settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1766; Alexander, Andrew, Daniel, Hugh, George, Henry, James, John, Mary, Patrick, Robert and William MacFarland all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.

The MacFarlyn Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The MacFarlyn Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.